Catholic bishops in search of breakthrough on teachers' strike

The Catholic Church has offered to mediate between the government and the teachers in a bid to end the pay dispute that has paralysed learning in public schools. He accused both parties of using threats and intimidation to further paralyse an already crippled education sector.

Speaking to the press yesterday, Bishop Phillip Anyolo, the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops said the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and union leaders should accept involvement of an independent mediator to facilitate discussions between the two parties.